Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Listening Intently, He who has Heard, The Word of God
Pronunciation: SIM-uhn, ˈsaɪmən, S AY M AH N
Popularity Rank: #256
The name Simon is of Greek origin and means 'one who hears' or 'he has heard'. In the Bible, Simon was one of the apostles of Jesus, known for his faith and loyalty.
The name Simon is of Hebrew origin and means Listening Intently, He who has Heard, The Word of God, To Hear or be Heard. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Simon is commonly found in United Kingdom, France, South Africa, and 100 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: SIM-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): ˈsaɪmən
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: S AY M AH N
S: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
AY: Pronounce as in "say" (S EY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Simon is recorded 187,006 times globally, ranking it as the 256th most common name worldwide.
Simon is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 43,601 occurrences, making it the 29th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Simon is found among 1 in every 13 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #29 | 1 : 13 |
| France | #164 | 1 : 61 |
| South Africa | #70 | 1 : 177 |
| United States of America | #585 | 1 : 188 |
| Germany | #137 | 1 : 42 |
| Hong Kong | #31 | 1 : 70 |
| Nigeria | #213 | 1 : 202 |
| Italy | #634 | 1 : 216 |
| Malaysia | #162 | 1 : 383 |
| Colombia | #476 | 1 : 259 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Simon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Last Updated: May 26, 2024 03:46 AM (GMT + 5.30)
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